BLOODLINE TEMPERING: Transforming From Worm To Dragon

Chapter 72: Cooking Or Refining?

The lady returned to the upper floor after saying what was on her mind. But even after she left, the lingering fragrance and her silhouette stayed for about a minute. Only after it vanishes that they escape from getting enthralled.

Qin Lei looked at Chen Tu for a moment and immediately returned to pack a few belongings. Exactly an hour later, he followed the convoy and left the Blood Refining Grotto.

Meanwhile, Chen Tu had nothing to do after sending Qin Lei away. He went to the barn to check on the Crimson-Tailed Pheasants and returned to his room afterward. And the next morning, his time was again fully occupied with work and cultivation.

His schedule can be said to be as busy as always. 

After an entire week of focused meditation, Chen Tu had finally formed another drop of Sun and Moon Essence. With one more getting done this week, he would be qualified to challenge the fourth level.

Besides that, the experience he gained from refining the Grain Pellet had steadily improved. Although the percentage of success is only 25% for a Two-Star pill, his modified refinement method can now refine eight pellets from a cauldron.

The 25% chance hints at the cauldron of eight Grain Pellets. This also means that there's a possibility that one out of the eight could achieve a Two-Star qualification. Simultaneously, Chen Tu secured a supply line for his next tryst, the Restless Pellet.

It had been five days since Qin Lei took his leave. Coincidentally, today was the day everyone was summoned by the elder to help him in his workshop. 

Since his opportunity to ask for the elder's opinion is finally here, how can Chen Tu miss it? 

His recipe would be officially recognized if Chen Tu obtained the teacher's approval. At that time, a record would be included beside his name and achievements.

Furthermore, the teacher could also advise him from a different point of view on his recipe. This was simply a Grain Pellet's Pill Formula to the rest of the people. But to an Alchemist, this is a solid achievement that equals displaying Chen Tu's individual talent as an alchemist.

After all, everyone would have this acknowledgment recorded in their name if it was easy to achieve.

Chen Tu naturally had to bring his own cauldron and the necessary ingredients to refine the Grain Pellet in front of his teacher. And when all of them arrived, the items in Chen Tu's hand immediately attracted the most busybody person amongst them.

Xia Xuan-Xuan.

The cheerfulness in her made Xia Xuan-Xuan came to check the content inside his cauldron. But she becomes speechless after catching a glimpse of Chen Tu's ingredients.

"Junior brother... These ingredients..." she wanted to say something but decided to stop in between in fear that would ruin the harmony between them. At the same time, it was difficult for her to forget what she saw inside the cauldron.

She knew the procedure to refine the Grain Pellet and was unfamiliar with the two ingredients. But there's also something else: a bean-type Spiritual Herb known as the Spiritual River Rock Beans.

Furthermore, that wasn't peculiar compared to the condition of Chen Tu's ingredients. The problem was Chen Tu's ingredients had all sprouted like they had gone through a wash a day before. And according to the Pill Formula, the component was supposed to be completely dry and free from impurities.

In this case, doesn't that mean Chen Tu had already failed before he started? Could he be simply here to ask the teacher to teach him the correct way to refine the Grain Pellet?

Chen Tu could understand what Xia Xuan-Xuan had in her mind but couldn't see the need to explain himself.

Also, wouldn't all the questions be answered after he refined the Grain Pellet before everyone?

Their teacher came about fifteen minutes later, with Ting Wei following him closely. The latter had a hand full of medicinal ingredients. Everyone here quickly makes their way to Ting Wei to lend him a hand. And without needing to be told, everyone looks for a task.

The request for today was Spirit Desertification Pill once again. But to increase the success rate, the elder took the helm in refinement, while the others helped by the side. After working together for over six hours, they finally completed the twenty orders in the request.

"Good job today, everyone." Elder Wei Xuan wasn't cheap with his praises. As everyone here was meticulously picked by him, he naturally had confidence in them. In addition, a light compliment is always necessary to motivate them to try harder.

"Also, who brought a cauldron here today?" the elder asked. As a fellow alchemist, he naturally knew what that signifies.

"Teacher! It's Xiao Tu! Xiao Tu brought his cauldron here today!" Xia Xuan-Xuan raised her hand and answered on Chen Tu's behalf. Honestly speaking, she would appear more graceful if it wasn't for her busybody personality.

Of course, such a sight of Xia Xuan-Xuan would only be seen amongst them. She naturally wouldn't show such a playful and childish side of hers to the outsiders. And, after all, everyone here can be said to be her fellow older and younger brothers.

"What are you going to refine today, Xiao Tu?" the elder shifted his attention to the youngest here.

"Grain Pellet, teacher." Chen Tu left his seat and answered the question.

"I see... Then take the opportunity while the charcoal is still burning to start. Pay attention on what you're doing, and ignore everything else." said the elder. He doesn't appear to be underestimating the refinement process at all.

Instead, the elder gave him full control over the process and allowed Chen Tu to display his worth.

Of course, this also means he won't be giving a hand to Chen Tu or advising him on where he lacks until the procedure ends.

"Disciple will get ready!" Chen Tu replied. Without further ado, he tossed a small stack of charcoal onto the stove before positioning his small cauldron on the table. Next, the ingredients were taken from the pot and set separately for inspection.

(Hmm? The grains sprouted? Why would there be Spiritual River Rock Beans here? To my knowledge, we don't have any Grain Pellet recipes that require this Spiritual Herb...)

Chen Tu was ready to start the refining process as soon as his cauldron was fired to the desired temperature. But with six pairs of eyes staring at him, his first action was pouring everything into the burning pot.

(GAH!!! ARE YOU REFINING PILLS OR COOKING???)